Yellowstone Wildlife Safari in Lamar Valley from Bozeman
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Yellowstone Wildlife Safari in Lamar Valley from Bozeman
By Yellowstone Safari Co.
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About
Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with one of the highest levels of wildlife diversity in North America. Our full-day private safari endeavors to highlight the hundreds of species of animals and plants that call this place home by utilizing the vast knowledge and experience of our naturalist guides.
Our guides provide not only the understanding of wildlife habits, and the story of their importance on the landscape. Throughout the day as you ride in our comfortable vehicles, your guide will educate and converse with you about the incredible ecosystem. They will also be attuned to all our guests' needs and desires, and will plan accordingly for walking, viewing, picnicking and moments of wilderness solitude. The use of optics such as binoculars and spotting scopes makes for incredible and personal moments of connection with this wild place. Your guide is at your service to help you have the best experience from start to finish.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 8-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 10–11 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Professional naturalist guide
- A variety of snacks, sourced locally and organic when possible.
- A picnic lunch, sourced locally with seasonal ingredients and packaged with recyclable and compostable materials.
- Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
- Non-alcoholic beverages
What's not included- National Park entrance fee ($20 per person, charged at the gate, subject to change).
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Yellowstone National Park
- Start:
- Café M, 777 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715, USACafe M, 777 E Main Street, Bozeman, MT
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 294832P30- Most travellers can participate
- If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
- Children 8 and older may participate.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 294832P30
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- Escape6686870 contributionsA good way to see north Yellowstone, especially for a first visit.It was a wonderful experience and worth the cost. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helped us get some good sightings. Meals were good and snacks & drinks plentiful.Written 14 March 2025
- aimeliza0 contributionsSpectacular day with amazing guide LornaMy mom and I did the full day safari with our guide Lorna and enjoyed every minute. The van was comfortable, snacks and lunch plentiful, and the ride out to Yellowstone and the park itself were beautiful in their snowy glory. Being January, the roads are somewhat restricted but we were able to see tons of wildlife including pronghorn antelope, moose, bison, mountain goats, bald eagles, coyotes, and a bear hibernating in its den. The landscapes and views in winter were stunning. We had one other couple with us, so the small group was lovely. We were able to stop whenever needed to hop out and take photos or for a bathroom break. Lorna was so full of knowledge, and was like a wizard finding elusive animals! We learned so much. Don’t even hesitate if you’re considering this tour. It was a day we will never forget.Written 5 January 2025
- N2478ICwendyh0 contributionsWhat an experience!Our recent Winter Wildlife Tour with the Yellowstone Safari Group far exceeded our expectations! Our guide Grant made the trip exceptional for my wife and I. He was knowledgeable, patient, and enthusiastic. He could not have worked harder to ensure that had a great experience. We saw all the wildlife we were hoping to see and enjoyed two hikes during our three day trip. The SUV was very comfortable, food and lodging were certainly above average. Well worth the money! I would highly recommend this group to anyone.Written 2 January 2025
- Doug C0 contributionsAmazingHad a great experience with amazing views of wildlife. Bison, pronghorn, big horn sheep, coyotes, bald eagles, and yes….grey and black wolfs feeding on a recent kill. Our guide, Brandon, was very knowledgeable and gave us great information on the park. Well worth the trip.Written 31 December 2024
- Joshua L0 contributionsDon’t overthink it - just goWhat an amazing tour!! Our guide Brandon was extremely helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. Easy to have a conversation with too while driving to and from Yellowstone. His expertise with identifying wildlife species and intuition for where the wildlife would be made this tour extremely memorable. His commentary was also very helpful as he shared history not only of Yellowstone as a whole but specific areas. This resulted in us seeing what felt like hundreds of Bison alongside a few Elk bucks and Bighorn Sheep. My wife and I could not have asked for a better experience - we even got to see a bear in its den! Brandon is the best - it’s a privilege to be on his tour.Written 25 December 2024
- jessica t0 contributionsWonderful TourWonderful guide with an amazing amount of information about the park and history of the area. Thank you for the wonderful experience.Written 20 November 2024
- F4698AOdavidr0 contributionsOne day of Yellowstone NorthHad an epic day seeing the beauty that is Yellowstone NP. Our guide Gabrielle was absolutely amazing. Her deep knowledge and passion for the park made it so enjoyable. I can’t recommend her Yellowstone Safari enough for their professionalism and curated experience.Written 19 November 2024
- kelliew7790 contributionsThe BEST way to experience Yellowstone!Well worth it! Amazing way to see the park with an awesome tour guide who was so knowledgeable about the park and animals. We saw and learned so much that would not have been possible in just 1 day. Loved every minute of it!Written 10 November 2024
- petap9000 contributionsBest experience 10/10 loved it 😊10/10 our guide Grant was awesome 🙌 we loved our tour and highly recommend it. Got to see so much and plenty of wildlife. MemoriesWritten 9 November 2024
- 831kathyy0 contributionsBest tour Ever.I’ve been waiting to give my review. This tour was AWESOME! We truly had an incredible tour. Since there were only the 2 of us on the tour, it was customized to us, and it was almost like a girls weekend. Our tour guide was phenomenal. She took us to all the right places to see Bison, Bears, Elk, and the waterfalls were absolutely beautiful. She was very polite and knowledgeable. We had the best time.Written 4 November 2024
- drjlinder0 contributionsPerfect experienceIt is hard to imagine better service on this trip. Prompt pick up in a clean, well stocked vehicle, snacks, beverages spotting scopes and a guide (Kelsey) who was deeply knowable about the geology, locations and wildlife in the park/. Having a guide is the best way to maximize your experience.Written 3 November 2024
- megantR2391DE0 contributionsOnce in a lifetime experienceThe Wildlife Safari was a once in a lifetime experience, so glad we decided to do the tour instead of just exploring on our own. We did the private tour, where we met our guide, Elena, in Bozeman and headed to the park. Elena was wonderful, and knew the best areas of the park to take us to for animal sightings. We were able to go at our own pace which was great. There were scopes and binoculars for us to use to see wildlife we otherwise wouldn't have. We saw so many animals! Elena also answered our million questions, she is a wealth of knowledge! There were lots of snacks and drinks for us as well as a great lunch that we stopped at a nice spot midday to have. Doing the private tour was one hundred percent worth it. This tour was amazing and I can't recommend Yellowstone Safari Company enough!Written 30 October 2024
- scottsZ8167EB0 contributionsIt really was a safari in Yellowstone!Great 1-day trip from Sage Lodge in Pray, MT. Zach picked us up early and we entered Yellowstone at the North entrance. Zach knew that places to take us to see wildlife and optimize our views of the immense beauty. Knowing we were big on seeing animals, he focused on seeing wolves, bison, coyotes and whatever else he could find for us. He also had multiple scopes enabling us see things our binos couldn't possibly see. He had snacks, water, juices in the vehicle. It was a privater tour, which I highly recommend.Written 27 October 2024
- V6207NGbillt0 contributionsTerrific Guided Tour of YellowstoneThis was a terrific tour of Yellowstone. My wife ne, and I went with a guide on a basic introduction tour to Yellowstone. The guide knew an enormous amount about Yellowstone, the animal life, and, of course, the natural highlights. He was very engaging and a delight to spend the day with. We would not have had as good an experience if we tried to do the our ourselves. Highly recommend Yellowstone Safari Co.Written 15 October 2024
- M4413IMrayj0 contributionsEnjoyable Full Day Yellowstone TourWe had a great experience on the Yellowstone Safari Co. Tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informed us about the various areas we visited in the Park. We were fortunate to spot a wolf, bears and elk on our tour. It was nice having the binoculars provided by Yellowstone Safari Co. and our guide also had a telescope that provided a better view of the bears. We spent 3 more days in Yellowstone and this tour gave us a good overview for planning the remaining time we spent there.Written 10 October 2024
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James W
Meridian, MS19 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Yellowstone Safari helped make our group of 2 couples trip through Yellowstone an unforgettable experience! Gabriel first took us on a wildlife trip through the Lamar Valley and the next day Gary took us along the southern loop of the park. Both of them went out to their way to make us comfortable and made sure that we were able to see much more than we would have seen if we had been on our own. Both Gabriel and Gary a great representatives of their company and we consider both of them to be our friend.
Written 30 May 2024
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You got to go out with two of our wonderful guides! We are so glad it worked for you and that you enjoyed their company and your time in the Park with both of them. Thank you for letting us know it was a great couple of days!
Written 11 June 2024
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Ilene S
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Jun 2024 • Friends
The tour of Lamar Valley was great! Randolph was a wonderful and informative guide, with detailed knowledge of Yellowstone. We learned a lot from him! He was great at spotting a variety of animals - we saw pronghorn, wolf, mountain goat, black bear, coyote, mule deer and bison. A very nice picnic lunch was provided. It was a very enjoyable day!
Written 5 July 2024
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Thanks for this great review! It sounds like you saw a lot of great wildlife and enjoyed your time with Randolph. We are so glad!
Written 9 July 2024
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Cruiser12124881488
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Sept 2024 • Friends
This tour was the perfect way to learn about the wildlife and all other aspects of Yellowstone. Gabrielle was the perfect tour guide. We had rain off and on all day, and she did not lose her enthusiasm or her desire to provide a memorable experience for all of us. We saw grizzlies, a bull elk and his harem, a coyote, bison, and an osprey. There were sufficient snacks and water and lunch was tasty. There were no hot drinks on board, but she made combined coffee and restroom stops for us. I would do this tour again and I would request Gabrielle if I ever make it back to Yellowstone.
Written 2 October 2024
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Thank you for this wonderful review! We always want our guests to have the comforts and sustenance they need while they experience the Park in all its wildness and wonder. Thanks for letting us know Gab took great care of you, she’s amazing!
Written 19 October 2024
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Michael B
Boston, MA7 contributions
Just finished a tour with Elena at the park… it was an awesome safari… we spotted bighorn sheep, mountain goats, herds of bison, a grizzly, a black bear, wolves, coyotes, pronghorns, bald eagles and ospreys. Just amazing! Elena was very knowledgeable about the park, knew well where to go, and was most accommodating. …And the various guides of Yellowstone Safari Co. were in contact with each other over the radio to tip one another off about sightings in the area. The whole experience far exceeded my expectations. I’d choose Yellowstone Safari again on my next visit and certainly recommend it to any visiting the park. You’d be fortunate to have Elena as a guide.
Written 6 August 2023
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Thank you so much for offering this review of your day in the Park with Elena. It sounds like you saw a lot of wonderful wildlife and that Elena took very good care of you. We are so happy you enjoyed your day and appreciate your recommendation!
Written 7 August 2023
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Scooby C
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Jul 2023 • Couples
Awesome Trip!!! Our tour guide, Kelsey Johansen, got us to see Grizzly Bears, Black Bear, Prong Horn Antelope, thousands of Bison, Mountain Goats, Elk and lots of cool birds. Kelsey is the most knowledgable guide I've ever met. She knew about the parks history, the geography, the details about all the animals and was a lot of fun to spend the day with. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Written 21 July 2023
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Thank you for this great review of your day out with Kelsey! We are so happy you saw so many animals and had an overall great tour. Thank you for your recommendation. Cheers!-Ash
Written 24 July 2023
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jan8smith
Paso Robles, CA4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The personal pride, knowledge of the area and enthusiastic presentation of our tour was outstanding. Kelsey was just a joyful person to have guide us. We saw lots of animals, learned the geological history and saw amazing sights. Kelsey’s attitude just made the day excellent!!! Thanks so much.
Written 3 August 2023
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Thank you for taking time to offer this great review! We are so happy you enjoyed your day with Kelsey. It sounds like you saw it all!
Written 4 August 2023
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Billie S
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Sept 2023 • Couples
Kelsey made sure we were well cared for during our guided trip to Yellowstone. She is also very inspiring as a young person living her best life. I want to be Kelsey when I grow up! Thank you for making our trip awesome.
Written 13 September 2023
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What a sweet Review, thanks for taking the time. We are so happy you enjoyed your day with Kelsey!
Written 19 September 2023
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Aina A
4 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
This was one of the best trips in my life! Yellowstone Park provides a unique landscape, a variety of wildlife and thousands of scenic views. Our guide, Elena, was extremely knowledgable, funny and helpful!
I traveled solo but met amazing people on this tour! I'll definitely come back!
I traveled solo but met amazing people on this tour! I'll definitely come back!
Written 13 July 2024
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Thank you for this great review! We love solo travelers to go out on our trips! So glad it was such a positive experience for you!
Written 21 July 2024
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Wanderer38260381353
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Sept 2024 • Couples
What an great excursion! I was a little bit unsure whether to do this safari or not but our guide, Gabrielle was amazing! She was enthusiastic, cheerful, but most of all she had an amazing knowledge of the park and all the wildlife there. She wanted to try to fulfill what we were all hoping to see. Although we were on a good path to see some wolves that were moving thru the area, we did not see them. We did see other wildlife and some beautiful areas. There were 2 other couples in the group. Gabrielle made sure everyone was comfortable thru out the day. A nice box lunch was provided. Definitely the best tour guide we had on our whole trip to Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton! Would highly recommend.
Written 24 September 2024
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Thank you for this wonderful and detailed review. We appreciate that you chose to see Yellowstone with us and Gabrielle. Sorry you did not get a chance to see wolves but saw so much else! Thanks again
Written 2 October 2024
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John P
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We had the best time on this tour! Gary was an awesome tour guide, it ended up just being my wife and I and he treated us so well! He kept us warm, fed and hydrated and we learned so much about the park and the wildlife. Spectacular views of the park and we saw a lot of animals! Would highly recommend making this tour a part of your Montana trip!
Written 11 December 2023
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Thank you for this great review of your recent day out with Gary! We are so happy that you enjoyed your day and appreciate your recommendation to others. Thanks again!-Ash
Written 30 December 2023
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